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This Blue Bottle Coffee opened in Toyosu in 2024. The store has a wooden feel, blending well with the park atmosphere, which I found very appealing. There's an outdoor ordering window for customers with pets. They also offer free blankets so you can enjoy your coffee on the park's lawn. The coffee had a distinctive aroma, very rich and full-bodied. The taste was a bit on the bitter side. The strong aroma and flavor made a lasting impression.

I visited on the middle day of a three-day weekend. It was very crowded and difficult to secure a seat inside, but there were also many terrace seats. You can also take out your food and relax on the nearby benches or lawn, so takeout is recommended. It takes a while for the food to be served, but it's understandable considering that some dishes require cooking and they carefully drip each cup of coffee. The lawn in front of the cafe has playground equipment and children were playing happily.

A Blue Bottle Coffee shop opened near my home, so I went to check it out. I went there on a weekend evening, just before closing time (7 PM), but there was still a line and the shop was almost full. The coffee itself tasted the same as at other Blue Bottle Coffee shops, but the location was great. It's right by the riverfront park in Toyosu, and the new shop is stylish and nice. It was a great experience, even though I went at night. The atmosphere was amazing. I'll have to go there in the morning next time.

August 23, 2024 (Friday) Grand Opening!! ======= The first Blue Bottle Coffee cafe (store) in the world with an original design from the building! ======= I was blown away by the irresistible reason for opening this store. “The sea is nearby, there is an open space, the sky is wide and the sunset is beautiful. I was convinced that if there was a store there, it would be a wonderful space.” Blue Bottle Coffee Opens New Store in Toyosu Park, We Ask the Head of the Japanese Corporation About Their Store Strategy (wwdjapan) ======= Two years ago (2022), when there was a Blue Bottle truck in this Toyosu Park for a limited time, I had the experience of enjoying delicious coffee several times while feeling the blue sky and lawn spreading out in front of me, and the sea breeze of Tokyo Bay. I am so happy that after a few years (after two years), a Blue Bottle Coffee store will be built in a corner of the lawn in Toyosu Park. The blue sky spreading out in front of you and the waterfront connecting to Tokyo Bay. And the green lawn that is easy on the eyes. A new Blue Bottle Coffee store in a fantastic location with a sense of openness, accompanied by the scent of the sea breeze. I'm sure I'll be sucked in when I go for a walk from now on (laughs). From the homepage and other sources ======= “Borderless” is the concept, providing a rich coffee experience in a space where you can feel the connection with nature and the park, and limited-edition summer drinks and limited-edition items unique to the park cafe will also be released. ======= The cafe design for “Blue Bottle Coffee Toyosu Park Cafe” was handled by Jo Nagasaka of Schemata Architects, who also designed “Blue Bottle Coffee Kiyosumi Shirakawa Flagship Cafe” and others. The cafe design embodies the concept of “borderless,” allowing you to feel the connection with the rich nature of Toyosu Park within Toyosu Gururi Park, creating a cafe where you can enjoy a cup of coffee even more deliciously. The wall is made entirely of glass, allowing plenty of light to pour in, and the warm brick floor gives you a feel of the park. Furniture is provided to match the color of the bricks, and the spacious terrace seats with an open feel also have comfortable sofa seats. It is a comfortable space that becomes one with the park, where you can spend your time as you please, enjoying the scenery that changes depending on the time of day and season. -------------------------------------------- ★ Toyosu-only limited-edition drink “Nora Shakerato” -------------------------------------------- The limited-edition menu “Nora Shakerato” is a must-try, available only at Toyosu Park Cafe and only during the summer. (Nora Shakerato) A drink that allows you to enjoy Blue Bottle Coffee's signature drink “Nora” as a cold dessert, with vanilla and chicory syrup added to Nora and shaken. It has a fluffy milk foam and a gentle sweetness, and it's cool, so it's perfect for hot summer days. Limited-time sale until October 2nd! ************* 【Blue Bottle Coffee Toyosu Park Cafe】 ※ August 23, 2024 (Friday) Open ■ Business Hours: 8:00-19:00 ■ Location: Blue Bottle Coffee Toyosu Park Cafe, Toyosu Park, 2-3-6 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo *************

Blue Bottle Coffee has a location in Shibuya Park, right? It offers a view you can't find at Starbucks, so I think it's enjoyable. Personally, I liked their iced Americano blend. However, while they seem to be aware of the lack of a clear boundary with the park, there are a lot of kids playing ball. I wish they could be a little more tolerant if a ball hits the store. From the kids' perspective, it's just like the park got smaller...